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motor area
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motor area [′mōd·ər ‚er·ē·ə]
(neuroscience)
The ascending frontal gyrus containing nerve centers for voluntary movement; characterized by the presence of Betz cells. Also known as Broadman's area 4; motor cortex; pyramidal area.


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